Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Liberal Arts

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Liberal Arts program gives you the opportunity to either concentrate on one arts and science area of study or to select two or three areas. Choose from the humanities, science, the social sciences and related interdisciplinary fields. A Directed Studies course is included.

What Can You Do With This Credential?

Use the credits you attain in this program to help you meet admission requirements for a graduate program, enhance your employability and increase your knowledge and proficiency in your areas of study.

Program Requirements

Some program requirements may be met with credits earned by prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR).

Admission Requirements

Completion of a recognized bachelor's degree in any field of study, with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher

Elective Requirements (3 credits)

3 credits of upper-level liberal arts electives

Directed Studies (3 credits)

VISA 4991, Directed Studies (3)

Directed Studies consists of concentrated study of a topic that you select in consultation with your Open Learning Faculty Member. As registration procedures differ for Directed Studies courses, please speak to your Program Advisor before registering.

Student Responsibility

Consult with your Program Advisor to ensure that the courses you select can be applied toward the program requirements of your chosen credential. Also, before you register in a course not listed on the OL website, you must apply for a letter of permission. Otherwise, you may find that either course credits cannot be applied to your program or you must pay a transcript reassessment fee.